Tentacled Finger Puppets
Check out these tentacled animal finger puppets with… cute hats? Ok, I admit it, I have no idea what animal these are, but they’re certainly neat!
Yarncraft
HOW TO – Make a Wallet from a Leather Skirt
A reader wrote in about Katie Jean’s tutorial for making a wallet from a thrift store leather skirt on See Katie Sew. It looks like suede to me, but it is still a great idea. Thanks Jessi.
HOW TO – Knit a Diaper Soaker
Tiny Birds Organics shares this free knitting pattern for a “soaker”–which, if you’re not familiar with the term, is a breathable pair of bloomer-type shorts used to cover cloth diapers. Knit Soaker Pattern
Shopping Tote Pattern
Janome is featuring a sewing pattern for this handy shopping tote, which features a inside pocket that’s perfect to hold bottles upright as well as all of your groceries.
HOW TO – Make a Japanese Coinpurse
The Purl Bee shows you how to make this sweet little Japanese Coinpurse–a great project to try if you’d like to learn to use a kisslock purse frame.
HOW TO – Drape a Bodice
Domestic Haven has posted a series of helpful videos explaining how to drape a bodice on a dress form–here’s the first of several. The site is also full of great pattern reviews, be sure to check it out!
HOW TO: Insert an Insert a Topstitched Centered Zipper
ModHomeEcTeacher on Curbly wrote up a simple tutorial for inserting a topstiched centered zipper. These zippers are a useful skill for sewing projects. via Whip Up. Related HOW TO – Make a Hangable Hamper DIY Polka Dot Dog Leash